Job Description
Main purpose of the job
This role will be integral to the audit engagement team; it will be the pivotal role in coordinating audit delivery and will include a mix of responsibilities depending on the ‘point in time’ needs of the audit.
What you will do
Coordinate scheduling of meetings, gather actions, allocate deadlines and responsible people, and follow up on the completion of the actions;
Coordinate team reporting documents and manage reporting requirements for the audits;
Help to develop a culture of continuous improvement through process re-engineering and change management;
Manage the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of the audit engagements;
Manage client expectations and deliverables; and
Flag any risks and issues arising to leaders.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
A project management certification.
5 years’ Project Management experience post qualification.
For internal candidates, 2 years at Senior level within the function will be advantageous.
A recognized accounting qualification such CPA/ACCA or equivalent would be an added advantage.
Key Performance Areas
Strategic Impact – Supports the Partner/engagement team on delivery of designated engagements/projects, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
Budgets / Profitability – Monitors the management of the engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management.
Stakeholder Focus – Leverages a deep understanding of audit nd risk advisory services and stakeholder needs to monitor the delivery of high-quality engagements.
Tools, guidance and methodology – Monitors delivery of high-quality audits via a number of enablers.
Project plans – Develops and manages project plans as a critical component to assisting the teams execute high-quality audits.
Behavioural competencies
Proven ability of delivering initiatives on time, on schedule with the required level of quality.
Ability to think critically and apply appropriate levels of challenge to plans, risks, issues and dependencies.
Experience of having effectively managed risks, issues, dependencies in a project environment.
Excellent time management, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage changing priorities and competing demands.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing and team playing skills.
Very driven and proactive.
Professional, dynamic and positive attitude.
Good commercial awareness and ability to understand a project’s business drivers.
Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
Technical Competencies
Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
Experience in developing and presenting client proposals.
Excellent report writing skills.
Sound business acumen.
Good negotiation skills.
Focus on quality and risk.
Understanding of Agile or other project management techniques.
SAP skills.
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Understand risk management policies and procedures.
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